What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er is to Local Bus and bus and train and taxi which costs ¥440 - ¥800 and takes 14h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 9h 23m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2400.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Pu'er?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Pu'er is 759 km.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er?

It takes approximately 14h 51m to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pu'er?

There are four+ hotels available in Pu'er.

Chiang Rai to Pu'er - 3 ways to travel via train, Local Bus, bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er by bus, train, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Local Bus, bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi
14h 51m
¥445–764
Bus, fly to Simao
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Simao (SYM)plane CNX - SYM
11h 43m
¥1,596–6,642
Bus, fly to Jinghong, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane CNX - JHG
3. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi
9h 23m
¥1,298–2,347

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Simao (SYM) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 50mAverage Duration

¥1,574Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er.

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Distance: 758.9 km
Duration: 14h 51m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Pu'er, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Pu'er. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Simao (SYM), then take the taxi to Pu'er.

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